More Than Your Age

Explore the transformative journey of Emily Fulcher, founder of AlikiFit and certified personal trainer, on the More Than Your Age podcast. In this episode, Emily discusses her transition from a physically active lifestyle as a PE teacher to navigating life with a heart condition. Learn how she harnessed her passion for fitness to create a supportive community for women, emphasizing the importance...

What if the thing you're meant to do still hasn't happened yet? In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Cari Haim—a 55-year-old actor, breast cancer survivor, and new stand-up comic—to talk about reinvention, rejection, and reclaiming your voice at any age. Cari shares her early experience as a teen actor and the complicated reality of...

How can a 75 year old woman go from retirement to over 160,000 followers in just four months? Nadja Piatka figured it out. But the best part? She wasn’t even trying to be an influencer at 75. She recently retired, and wanted an opportunity to share what she’s learned in her life, how to balance a healthy lifestyle and promote positive aging. I was first introduced to Nadja via Instagram. I liked h...

In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar interviews Lesleigh L. Wallace—a pharmacist who made a bold career change into full-time ministry. If you’ve ever wondered how to reinvent your life after 40, embrace singleness with confidence, or find your identity beyond your job title, this conversation is for you. Lesleigh shares her personal story of transitioning...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode on The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar chats with Ellen Buchanan who shares her remarkable transformation from a high-achieving corporate professional to a full-time traveler, wellness advocate, and creative entrepreneur. Born in the Philippines, Ellen’s global journey spans multiple countries and career shifts—including years in the hospi...

Is it too late to start over after 60? Absolutely not—and Vickie Turley is living proof. In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast , host Erica Pasvar sits down with Vickie Turley, a 67-year-old woman who transformed her life after 20 years of chronic pain, prescription dependency, and emotional isolation. Once bedridden and unsure of her purpose, Vickie shares how faith, resilie...

In this episode of The More Than Your Age podcast, host Erica Pasvar interviews Michigan-based estate planning attorney Lavonne Cliff Thomas, who shares her inspiring story of resilience, faith, and purpose after surviving three brain surgeries and navigating major life setbacks. Lavonne opens up about how her life-threatening health challenges—including multiple craniotomies—shaped her personal a...

In this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Adele Latu, an inspiring entrepreneur, dancer, and founder of Soul Submitted Designs. Adele shares her incredible journey of discovering hip hop at age 41, breaking (breakdancing) at 45, and launching an apparel brand alongside her family. Through her story, Adele highlights the resilience required to embrace new c...

In the Rough with Angie: Losing A Child, But Not Losing Faith

This episode is so much more than the title, but a big part of Carly’s story happened from the time she became an Atheist to a huge pivotal moment that transformed the trajectory of her life. She has so many facets to her story that made her an ideal woman who is more than her age and life circumstance. Hang tight, tune in and enjoy the many facets of Carly’s life and how she truly is More Than He...

In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, Erica Pasvar chats with Birdy Lane who shares her inspiring journey from being a dedicated drama teacher to pursuing her passion for acting and comedy. With over 27 years of experience in education, Birdy discusses the pivotal moments that led her to embrace her creative side, including the impact of supportive teachers and the challenges of navig...

Changing things up this week. Enjoy:)

Guest: Leisa Peterson, Author of The Mindful Millionaire, Founder of WealthClinicHost: Erica Pasvar, More Than Your Age PodcastIn this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, Erica Pasvar sits down with Leisa Peterson, a financial expert, author, and entrepreneur who shares her journey of overcoming limiting beliefs around wealth, success, and personal growth. Leisa opens up about her personal...

In this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast , host, Erica Pasvar chats with Diana Toups, the founder of Bridges for Bethlehem, a nonprofit dedicated to aiding those in need in Palestine. Diana shares how a life-changing trip to the Holy Land opened her eyes to suffering she couldn’t ignore and set her on a path she never imagined—establishing a nonprofit in her 60s. From homeschooling her ch...

In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, host Erica Pasvar sits down with Consuelo Crosby, a structural engineer and founder of Encuentras Media. As a proud Peruvian woman, Consuelo shares her inspiring journey of navigating a male-dominated industry, the impact of her mother’s influence, and her deep-rooted passion for empowering women through storytelling. She opens up about her advent...

In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, Lisa Apple shares her inspiring journey from being a middle school teacher to pursuing her passion for music and theater. After the loss of her brother, she found healing through songwriting and collaborated with a friend to create a musical that tells her brother's story. Lisa discusses the challenges and triumphs of the creative process, the...

In this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast , Leeanna Walls shares her deeply personal journey of healing, and transformation. After experiencing a life-altering event as a trauma survivor learning to heal from immense pain, Leeanna’s career path shifted in her late 30s, leading her into the medical field just as the pandemic began. Now a nurse and health coach, she opens up about her strugg...

In this episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast , host Erica Pasvar chats with Stacie Jones, founder of the athleisure brand Sun Lovin' Roots. Stacie shares her inspiring journey from working with the Dallas Cowboys to pursuing her entrepreneurial dream. Together, they dive into the pressure to achieve "big" things and how societal expectations can shape our definition of success....

I had such a great time with my guest on This week’s episode. Miriam Diaz-Gilbert has an outlook on life that I think all of us need to grasp. When something is hard, the “woe is me” mentality never creeps in. She’s a glass half full type of person and someone you want in your life. When death was a close reality, she viewed her pain and overcame the difficulty in such a respectable way. Her life...

Welcome to a brand-new season of The More Than Your Age Podcast ! Whether you’re a long-time listener or just discovering the show, I’m so glad you’re here. This season is packed with incredible stories from inspiring women, and I can’t wait for you to hear them! In this episode, Erica Pasvar sits down with Michelle Woo, a master gardener, artist, and founder of Hearts and Spades. Michelle shares...

Welcome back to The More Than Your Age Podcast! 🎉 This is a special episode as we close out the year together. Can you believe we’ve made it to the end of another incredible season? Reflecting on this past year, I’m in awe of the extraordinary talent, bravery, and inspiring stories shared by my guests. It’s been a remarkable journey, and I’m deeply honored that you’ve chosen The More Than Your Ag...

In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, wellness and nutrition coach Lauren Melton shares her journey from a successful corporate career in HR to becoming a wellness coach. She discusses her upbringing, the pressures of high achievement, and the challenges of balancing work and family life. Lauren also opens up about her health struggles and the realization that led her to simplify her...

Childbirth is often seen as a miraculous moment, but for some, it can take an unimaginable turn. In this week’s episode, Kimberly Johnson shares her harrowing and inspiring story of surviving a rare, life-threatening complication during the birth of her fourth child. Moments after delivering her baby, Kimberly flatlined, triggering a code blue and slipping into a coma. Clinically brain dead for mi...

In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, host Erica Pasvar reflects on the importance of taking breaks, the upcoming powerful survival story of a friend, and celebrates two years of podcasting. She shares her personal growth journey, the lessons learned from various women interviewed, and emphasizes the significance of faith and resilience in overcoming life's challenges. Erica encourage...

In this episode of the More Than Your Age podcast, Nicole Nelson shares her profound journey from a tumultuous childhood marked by her mother's addiction and her experiences in foster care, to finding her identity and strength as an adult. She discusses the challenges of being adopted into a family that treated her as a business rather than a loved one, her eventual reunion with her mother, and th...